Associate Buyer - Accessories

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
 
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
 
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
 
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

 

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Sunnyside® Retail Merchandising team, the Associate Buyer- Accessories supports the day-to-day execution of our product strategy by ensuring we have the right accessory products available in the right stores at the right time. 

This role works closely with the Buyer, Planners, Regional Merchandise Manager, and Store Management to execute purchase orders, track deliveries, and maintain accurate product data. The Associate Buyer- accessories will help manage vendor relationships (internal and external), support promotional activities, and ensure all accessory inventory aligns with Sunnyside’s operational, compliance, and brand standards. 

This is a hands-on, growth-oriented role ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow and execute.

CORE JOB DUTIES 

Purchasing & Inventory Support 

• Support the RMM with daily purchasing activities to ensure dispensaries are adequately stocked with appropriate accessory SKUs. 
• Enter Medicated POs as needed for territory, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with merchandising strategy. 
• Monitor product levels, deliveries, and order status to proactively prevent out-of-stocks or overages. 
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure invoices, POs, and payments are processed accurately and on schedule. 

Vendor & Partner Coordination 

• Maintain positive working relationships with key internal and 3rd-party accessory vendors and suppliers. 
• Assist in gathering product information, images, pricing, and marketing materials from suppliers to put on .shop 
• Coordinate product samples, new product introductions, and vendor promotions Where possible). 

Data Analysis & Reporting 

• Pull and review weekly sales and inventory reports to identify bestsellers, aged inventory, and reorder opportunities. 
• Support the Buyer in maintaining pricing files, product lists, and reporting dashboards. 
• Track promotional sell-through and provide feedback for future planning. 

Merchandising & Planning Collaboration 

• Work with the Planning team to maintain accurate accessory inventory allocation and ensure compliance with governing regulations. 
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